Autism Awareness
World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd to raise awareness and acceptance of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Celebrating this day helps people understand the trials…
Autism Awareness
Why Healthy Families Matter
Relationships that our children and young people experience across their developing lives have a direct impact on their wellbeing for the future. Those who are provided with appropriate physical, emotional…
What You Need to Know About Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a type of Tic disorder of the nervous system which causes an individual to involuntarily make a variety of tics, which are sudden movements, twitches or…
Improving Social Literacy of Children with Autism
Improving Social Literacy of Children with Autism New and Fun InitiativesIn Australia, approximately 1 in 150 people are diagnosed with autism. Strengths and difficulties vary between individuals and are typically…
Does My Toddler Have A Speech Delay?
Does My Toddler Have A Speech Delay? Children develop at different rates, and this includes their speech. For example, a typical two-year old child can use around 50 words and…
When it’s all in the Mind!
Unhelpful thinking habits and how to Identify them Introduction: Despite all of our best intentions, we can be our own worst critics. At times you might find yourself getting stuck…
What is School Anxiety?
What Anxiety can look like for School Aged Kids & Teens While many adults may look back at their school years with rose coloured glasses, we can often forget that…
Do I need a psychologist?
When life throws you challenge after challenge, it can get overwhelming. Sometimes you need a break, sometimes you need a friend, and sometimes you need a psychologist. Different views on…
Life Story Work – Your Family Tree Has Many Branches
INTRO “Life Story work” is the process of helping children separated from their birth families to remember, understand and make sense of their lives and identity. Children who have been through…
What I have learned… Not parent expected
Not parent expected: When dad is not your dad With Australian television shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family rating highly, DNA tests have…